Question

independent read: narrative of the life of frederick douglass (chapter 11)
assigned by: phyllis wright
due: feb 6, 2026 59 pm
reading quiz
question 5
instructions
read the question carefully and select the best answer.
what is most closely the meaning of dilapidated as it is used in the text in chapter 11?
a. ugly
b. dirty
c. run down
d. brand new

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "dilapidated", we analyze each option:

• Option A ("ugly") focuses on appearance's aesthetic quality, not structural condition.
• Option B ("dirty") relates to cleanliness, not the state of being worn - out or damaged.
• Option C ("run down") means in a state of disrepair or deterioration, which matches the typical meaning of "dilapidated" (referring to buildings/structures in poor condition).
• Option D ("brand new") is the opposite, as "dilapidated" implies old and damaged, not new.

Answer:

C. run down